Enlarge this image Years after one class of flame retardants was phased out, researchers detected other, similar flame-retardant compounds in U.S. women’s…
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Enlarge this image An elevated view of smog and air pollution in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. Dave G. Kelly/Getty Images hide…
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Enlarge this image People who lost access to water in the wake of Hurricane Maria gather at pipes carrying water from a…
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Enlarge this image Marcus Butt / Ikon/Getty Images Marcus Butt / Ikon/Getty Images Can’t cool off this summer? Heat waves can slow…
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Until the 1970s, lead was a common additive in gasoline and household paints. But now, scientists agree that no amount of lead in a child’s blood is considered safe. In kids, even low levels of lead exposure can cause behavior and learning problems. In adults, it’s associated with high blood pressure and kidney problems. And […]
